What are facts about about London?

1. What is so unique about London?
2. How old is London?
3. What is the capital of London?
4. What does London stand for?
5. What is the best thing about London?
6. What is the London Eye?
7. Why is London called the Big Smoke?
8. How many Londons are there?
9. How did London get so big?

What is so unique about London?

London is pure magic and that's why it's one of the world's most visited cities. From history and culture to fine food and exceedingly good times London has everything. 2. ... London's vibrant culture is this melting pot of cultures, nationalities, and languages – which makes London so attractive to travelers worldwide.

How old is London?

The city of London was founded by the Romans and their rule extended from 43 AD to the fifth century AD, when the Empire fell. During the third century, Londinium, the name given to the town by the Romans, had a population of 50,000, mainly due to the influence of its major port.

What is the capital of London?

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the U.K.'s largest metropolis and its economic, transportation, and cultural centre. London is also among the oldest of the world's great cities, with its history spanning nearly two millennia.

What does London stand for?

The name London is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means From The Great River.

What is the best thing about London?

One of the world's most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and exceedingly good times. ... With such diversity, London's cultural dynamism makes it among the world's most international cities. It is a city of ideas – an innovator of art and culture.

What is the London Eye?

At 135m, The London Eye is the world's largest cantilevered observation wheel. It was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects and was launched in 2000. It has won over 85 awards for national and international tourism, outstanding architectural quality and engineering achievement.

Why is London called the Big Smoke?

"The Smoke" / "The Big Smoke" / "The Old Smoke" – air pollution in London regularly gave rise to pea soup fogs, most notably the Great Smog of 1952, and a nickname that persists to this day.

How many Londons are there?

Anyone coming to the UK capital may be confused to hear that the City of London and London are not the same thing. Essentially, there are two Londons: Greater London and the City of London, otherwise known as the City or the Square Mile.

How did London get so big?

The city grew really fast because the port of London became one of the most important for the distribution of goods. In mid seventeenth century the city grew to 500'000 inhabitants. A big negative event happened in 1666 as a fire burnt down the biggest part of London.